The Rope,fibrous, cataloged under National Stock Number 4020-00-968-1357, is classified within Federal Supply Class 4020 (Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine) of the Rope, Cable, Chain, and Fittings group. The manufacturer of record is Orion Ropeworks, Llc. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 4020-00-968-1357 |
| Primary Part Number | 46243 |
| Item Name | Rope,fibrous |
| FSC / FSG | 4020 / 40 — Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine |
| Manufacturer | Orion Ropeworks, Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 200.000 YARDS MINIMUM |
| Strand Quantity | 3 |
| Circumference | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Physical Form | REEL |
| Color | NATURAL |
| Unable to Decode | UNABLE TO DECODE |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON OVERALL |
| Fabrication Method | TWISTED |
| Breaking Strength | ERR-060 |
| Length Per Ten Turns | 5.455 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 46243 PRIMARY | Orion Ropeworks, Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-R-17343 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 4020-00-968-1357 is a Rope,fibrous, manufactured by Orion Ropeworks, Llc, classified under FSC 4020, Fiber Rope, Cordage, and Twine. Status: active.
NSN 4020-00-968-1357 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 46243 (Orion Ropeworks, Llc).
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5950-01-267-8953, 5950-01-305-9227, 5985-01-522-9368. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 46243: Length: 200.000 YARDS MINIMUM; Strand Quantity: 3; Circumference: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Physical Form: REEL. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.